Mustang Telehandlers

Construction Equipment - June 1, 2006

Larry Stewart
Executive Editor

Two Joysticks Replace Three

Mustang replaced the 638 with model 642, increasing its lift height from 38 to 42 feet, and added the 844 to its line with a rated capacity of 8,000 pounds and 44-foot lift height. The 642 and 844 share boom designs with the larger Mustang Deluxe Series of telehandlers. Two pilot-hydraulic joysticks put boom control in one hand and frame leveling and attachment control in the other.

Number of models: 6

New models: 642 and 844

Product-line features: Mustang's Radio Remote Boom Control raises and lowers, extends and retracts the boom from a remote-control pendant. The remote can also start and shut down the engine. This feature is available from the Mustang line's origin, Gehl, and from Manitou (by virtue of its alliance with Gehl).